Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 29 September 2009

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Indonesian President Considers New Ministerial Posts for Natural Resources

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who begins his second five-year term next month, may create new ministerial posts to accelerate development of the natural resources sector, government sources said.The country has some of the world’s largest deposits of natural gas, nickel, copper, tin and...

Importers urge BPK to audit customs office

The Indonesian Importers Association (Ginsi) has urged the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) to audit the customs office, which received Rp 5.42 trillion ($542 million) worth of revenue from importers."The customs office has made a lot of money from blackmailing importers," Ginsi chairman...

Mining Law Regulations Unlikely to be Ready This Year

The country is unlikely to complete final regulations attached to a new mining and coal law this year, an official said on Monday, creating more uncertainty for a sector struggling to attract investment.